The Guardian of Every Other Right: A Constitutional History of Property Rights
- ISBN-10
- 0195323327
- ISBN-13
- 9780195323320
- Series
- The Guardian of Every Other Right
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press on Demand
- Author
- James W. Ely
Description
This book considers the interplay of law, ideology, politics and economic change in shaping constitutional thought, and provides a historical perspective on the contemporary debate about property rights. The third edition has been completely revised and updated.
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- 2007-11-30
- 240 pages
- Ebook
- Oxford University Press
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- 1998
- 208 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press, USA
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- 1998
- 208 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press, USA
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- 1992
- 193 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press
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